How to Set up GnuCash

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the website where you can find GnuCash to download it.

   There are Windows versions, Linux and Mac.
   
   This article will be using the Windows version for screenshots.
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   Step 2: Download and install the file.

   The Windows version is an *.exe file and doesn't need a program for unzipping it. , The first time you run it, it will need to go through a few more steps to set things up. , You have three options when you first start up the software. , The next screen will be the New Account Hierarchy Setup screen. , GnuCash has quite a few choices. , The ones showing in the screenshot are just a few. , If you are unsure, leave them as they are. , This screen is your first screen after you have done all the setting up.
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   Step 3: Start up the program.

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   Step 4: Let the computer know what you want to do.

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   Step 5: Click 'Forward'.

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   Step 6: Choose the type of currency that you will be using.

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   Step 7: Choose the type of accounts that you will be setting up.

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   Step 8: Decide if you want to change the name of what you are setting up

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   Step 9: as far as account titles/names.

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    Step 10: Get down to the nuts and bolts.

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